Before you can get working on storing and displaying, you need to declutter your books. It's not an easy task, but it will be a rewarding one, perhaps in ways you hadn't considered just yet.

3. Heavy Boxes of Books Boxes of books, CDs, and vinyl are prime residents when it comes to loft storage ideas, but these heavy-weight items aren’t the safest idea from a structural standpoint.

This charming little secret is located in the heart of Columbus’ historic German Village. The Book Loft, 631 S. Third St., is a 32-room book lovers’ heaven that occupies an entire city block.

As well as being good for the home, Marie Kondo’s bestselling 2011 book, The Life-changing Magic of Tidying, put the therapeutic benefit of ordering our belongings back on people’s agendas.